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22 Years Later, Co-Op Remembers 9/11

by MAYA MCFADDEN

Cooperative Arts & Humanities High School Assistant Principal Talima Andrews-Harris remembered how, 22 years ago to the day, she arrived at her job as a first-grade teacher in Atlanta after having just recently flown back south from her family’s home in Brooklyn.

She recalled being excused from her classroom by a colleague, who let her know that she should get in touch with her New York City relatives because, she’d soon find out, her home city had just been attacked.

That was one of eight stories shared by Co-Op staffers Monday morning during the school’s annual 9/11-focused “Learning to Remember” assembly. This year marked the fifth year that the 177 College St. arts magnet school has hosted the assembly. The hour-plus-long panel was organized by Co-Op history teacher Ryan Boroski, who has taught at Co-Op for the past nine years.

A panel of eight educators joined juniors and seniors in the school’s main stage auditorium to share their memories and experiences of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

The panel included Principal Paul Camarco, history teacher Ryan Boroski, English teacher Peter Scaramuzzo, band teacher Mathew Chasen, Spanish teacher Vandelina Esposito, choir teacher Harriett Alfred, Assistant Principal Talima Andrews-Harris, and theatre teacher David Scott Meikle.

The educators shared what Boroski described as a “lightbulb memory” of the national terror attack.

The educators’ experiences at the time included realizations that “we [America] weren’t invincible,” struggling to face the reality of “I didn’t know who was alive,” and the paralyzing effects of learning that change would come and “those days are gone.”

Andrews-Harris, who grew up in Brooklyn, had visited her family back home in New York the week before 9/11, as she typically did every weekend back then while working as a first-grade teacher in Atlanta.

“I am New York,” Andrews-Harris said while recalling her first job at Lehman Brothers law, which was housed in Tower One of the World Trade Center.

The morning of the tragic day, AndrewsHarris was teaching her first-grade class when a colleague interrupted offering to watch her students while suggesting she head out to make some calls home to check on her family.

Not yet knowing of the terror attack going on, Andrews-Harris was confused and went to the school library. She recalled that just as she walked into the library she was met with the sight of a second plane hitting the second twin tower. She said the news of the incident caused her to imme-

diately begin to panic, scream, and cry in the library.

“I don’t even know how I got home from work that day,” she said.

She had a cousin in the Navy who had plans to report to the Pentagon that day and another family member that was hit by tower debris after getting off of at a nearby train station. Luckily AndrewsHarris’ family members were all safe.

Days after, Andrews-Harris had hopes to take a plane back home to her family but they would not let her due to safety concerns with flying. She wasn’t able to get to back home to Brooklyn until October and while flying over New York, she said she could see the rubble from the fallen towers.

To this day Andrews-Harris says she is still impacted and has since become a very cautious flyer.

Students sat silently in the auditorium as educators shared their stories. The current high schoolers grew up in a “post 9/11 world” and therefore many have only learned of the historic event from social media.

In Boroski’s social studies class he put together a lesson for his students days in advance that touched on the video and picture recordings from the day of 9/11, the 2019 passage of the a bill that ensured support to the 9/11 First Responders Fund, and the unity and division that came as result of the terror attack.

“So much of their life is the way it is because of 9/11,” Boroski said.

One of those largest changes that came as a result were the enhancements to airport security systems, Boroski said, while recalling traveling to Disney World at eight

years old and walking through a single metal detector and his family walking him up to the the gates.

“Those days are gone,” he said.

Each year Boroski aims to get new teachers to share their personal stories with the students during the third morning period.

At the start of the Monday assembly Boroski asked the upperclassmen what they know about 9/11 or learned from their

Camarco was woken up to a call from his best friends who told him to turn on his TV. He did not have a TV in his apartment and had to go to the complex’s fitness center to see the first plane crash into the first tower.

Due to his school being in the path of all San Diego flights, typically he would hear planes fly above the school every five minutes. However, after the attack Camarco said the skies were quiet for three or four days.

He had to fly for the first time back to Connecticut after the death of his grandfather and upon arrival at the airport he said he was met with soldiers with machine guns and K9s.

“It was very eerie being in an airport,” he recalled.

Again in Hartford when his plane landed he was met with state police with K9s who helped with screening flight passengers.  “It not only changed me as a person but us as a country,” Camarco told the students.

“I hope you all get to experience the togetherness we got to experience,” he added.

Scaramuzzo is also a New York native from the Bronx and was a student at UConn at the time. Esposito had just had her newborn daughter weeks before the incident. Boroski was in the 6th grade and recalled his mother packing up her minivan in hopes of finding refuge in Vermont with other family. Chasen was a sophomore in high school who lacked the emotional capacity to deal with such tragedy but “couldn’t escape the shock and awe” of it all. Meikle at the time was a professional actor in Denver and despite being “horrified and devastated” went to rehearsal the day after the incident to provide his cast with comfort during the difficult times.

Alfred was a Co-Op teacher at the school’s former site on Orange Street, teaching her class at the time the attack occurred.

At the start of her morning class a student asked if she had heard about the plane crash, but she assumed the student was joking.

However when she went to the nextdoor English classroom that had its TV on, she watched the first plane hit and thought to herself, “What a tragic accident.”

families over the years. Students shared that the death toll from the event was in the thousands, that two other hijacked planes crashed into the Pentagon and a field in Pennsylvania, that the site of the former Twin Towers is known as Ground Zero, and that nearby places like Connecticut had first responders dispatched to the 9/11 site for extra reinforcements.

Principal Paul Camarco shared his story about living in Southern California at the time to attend law school.

While he was sleeping that morning,

As she continued to watch she saw the second plane hit on live TV and thought to herself, “This is not an accident, we’re under attack.”

Throughout the school day she recalled being anxious but having to help her students keep calm who were freaking out due to having family living in New York, she said.

The school phone was ringing non-stop with calls from worried parents.

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MAYA MCFADDEN PHOTO Assistant Principal Talima Andrews-Harris: “I am New York.”

At Monday's 9/11 assembly at Co-Op.

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Elicker Endorsed By Working Families Party

by THOMAS BREEN

Mayor Justin Elicker has secured a spot  on the November general election ballot regardless of whether or not he wins  Tuesday’s Democratic primary — thanks  to the endorsement of the Working Families Party.

On Thursday afternoon, Elicker’s reelection campaign sent out an email press release about how the Connecticut Working Families Party has endorsed his run  for a third term as mayor. The Working

Families Party is an independent statewide progressive party that typically cross-endorses Democrats in an effort to  promote policy goals around “fi ghting to  reduce inequality and striving to achieve  a multi-ethnic, multi-racial, multi-faith,  egalitarian society.”

The endorsement comes less than a week before Elicker is set to square off  in Tuesday’s Democratic primary election  against former federal prosecutor and legal aid attorney Liam Brennan. Elicker  is the local Democratic Party’s endorsed  candidate in the primary election; Brennan successfully petitioned his way onto  the ballot.

Elicker’s Working Families Party endorsement means that his name will appear on the Nov. 7 general election ballot  even if he does not win the Democratic  primary. Also running in November are

Republican and Independent Party mayoral nominee Tom Goldenberg and unaffi liated mayoral candidates Shafi q Abdussabur and Wendy Hamilton.    “I am honored to receive the Connecticut Working Families Party endorsement.  My administration is working hard to ensure that all New Haven residents have an opportunity to thrive no matter their economic status or which neighborhood they live in,” Elicker is quoted as saying  in the press release. He goes on to point  to as evidence for this claim the state and  Yale doubling their annual contributions to New Haven; the launch of the non-cop  crisis response team Elm City COMPASS; and the bringing online of 900 new  and renovated units of affordable housing  since 2020, “with 900 more in the pipeline.”

Connecticut Working Families Party  State Director Sarah Ganong, who ran  for mayor herself in 2017 in an effort  exclusively focused on securing local  ballot access for Working Families Party  candidates, praised Elicker for showing  “how a city like New Haven can become  a place of inclusion and shared prosperity.  His focus on building a city for everyone,  not a privileged few, vibrant, welcoming, safe, and where everyone can thrive  should be a model of what progressive  leaders can accomplish in our state. We  are proud to support his reelection and

look forward to the bright road ahead for  New Haven.”

At a candidate forum at the Yale Law  School Thursday night that was hosted by the Yale Law School Democrats, Elicker  was asked if he’d run in the November  general election even if he lost the Sept.  12 Democratic primary.

“I am a Democrat. I’ve been a Democrat  for all my adult life,” he said, “and I am  proud to have received the endorsement of the Working Families Party as well. So  my name will be on the ballot under the Working Families Party line in November.  Should I not win the [Democratic] primary, I will be proud to be on the Working  Families Party line in November.”

In answer to that same question, Brennan said he is staking his whole campaign  on the Democratic primary, and will not try to run in November if he loses  on Tuesday.

“I’ve been a Democrat my whole life,”  he said. “My goal with this campaign is  to win and to make real change here in  New Haven. As a secondary goal, I think  we can really shape the conversation here in New Haven and the changes that we want to see by shaping the conversation.”  Looking at New Haven and how the city  works today, he said, “I think that is best  done … through the Democratic primary, and I have no intention to run if I don’t  win the primary.”

THOMAS BREEN FILE PHOTO Mayor Elicker (right) with Reelection Campaign Manager Shad Wojciechowski.

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Fair Haven Manufacturers Get Ready To Build

by THOMAS BREEN

Hill native and former Yale cafeteria  worker Ross Stanley took a step closer  towards building a career in local manufacturing, as he joined six fellow trainees  in a Fair Haven warehouse where lighting  fi xtures — and industrial jobs — will soon  be fabricated.

Stanley, 34, is one of seven inaugural  members of the Manufacturing and Community Technical Hub (MATCH) trainee cohort.

On Monday morning, he and his colleagues joined with MATCH Board  of Directors Chair Marcia LaFemina,  MATCH President/CEO Mark Lahner,  MATCH Board member Lindy Lee Gold,  Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz, Mayor Justin  Elicker, Fair Haven Alder Sarah Miller,  Yale School of Art Dean Kymberly Pinder, and a host of others to celebrate the  work of the nonprofi t-run manufacturing  training program.

The press conference took place at  a long-vacant warehouse building at 20  Mill St. MATCH trainees have spent the  summer working there in preparation for  the expected delivery later this week of  a handful of machines — lathes, metal  turning, a CNC turret punch press, and others — that will be used to construct  MATCH-branded machine lights, small  fans, and “whatever the marketplace will  bear,” Lahner said.

The training program is conducted in both English and Spanish, and takes place  25 hours a week with a specifi c goal of  being accessible to working moms.   Stanley and his fellow trainees will  learn how to cut metal and make those  MATCH-branded products. They’ll also  be trained on a host of other aspects of  running a manufacturing business, from  IT to logistics to purchasing to marketing  to sales.

The trainees get paid to learn — minimum wage for now, Lahner said — with  the goal of using their newly acquired  manufacturing-business skills to get full  time jobs in the industry afterwards and  making way for a new cohort of trainees.

Lahner said that there are seven trainees  in the fi rst cohort, as well as three fulltime employees at MATCH; over the next  two years, he hopes to build the company into a staff of 12 to 15, along with 30  trainees per cohort. MATCH is currently  leasing the Mill Street warehouse space,  which consists of a groundfl oor area for  manufacturing and a newly built-out second fl oor offi ce space.

“It’s really amazing, because there’s  so many things we can learn to help others,” Stanley said about the three months of training he’s received so far through  MATCH, and about the prospects of  building a career in manufacturing to help  provide for and serve as a role model for  his nine children. “Other people in the  community like me, [MATCH] gives  them the opportunity to learn.”

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Over the course of Monday’s presser,  MATCH leaders and elected offi cials  celebrated the nonprofi t-run program as  training New Haveners for good-paying  jobs in the future, for being self-sustaining through its sale of MATCH-branded  lights and other products, and for helping  breathe new life into Fair Haven’s industrial past.

They also lauded a newly completed mural on the side of the Mill Street building. Put together by the Yale School of  Art, the mural is designed to draw attention to the climate-change-exacerbated

calamity of “hot cities,” and what to do  about it, said Dean Pinder.

“Today we’re celebrating inclusive  growth to make sure there is a career path  training, and not just jobs,” Gold said. “This is a huge opportunity,” Elicker said,  given the “fl exible timing,” the bilingual  instruction for Spanish speakers, and the  fact that the trainees are being paid as  they learn. He said the city contributed  $100,000 to MATCH to help make this  hub a reality.

“This is exactly what we need in Fair

Haven,” added Alder Miller.

“The thing that does make us different is accessibility,” said LaFemina.    Lahner said that the machines to be used  in the Mill Street factory should arrive  later this week. He encouraged onlookers to come back in a couple weeks to  see the full operation — from fabricating  lights to marketing and selling these products — up and running in full force.

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168 More Apartments On The Rise In Dixwell

by LAURA GLESBY

“We are building, building, building,”  Mayor Justin Elicker declared before the  rising metal skeleton of what will eventually become 168 mixed-income apartments, in a part of the city rendered nearly  unrecognizable by a fl ood of new housing construction.

The once-vacant lot on the corner of Canal, Ashmun, and Henry Streets is now an active construction site, its patchy grass replaced with a layer of rocks, a mound of  dirt, and the scaffolding for a future fi vestory apartment complex.

City offi cials gathered in brutal heat  on Wednesday in front of the Dixwell  construction site at 222 Canal St. to celebrate progress on the long-awaited development, which has been in the works  since 2016.

The press conference highlighted the  fact that 58 of the 168 forthcoming  housing units will be considered “affordable” — an example of what Elicker  hailed as “inclusive growth.”

Specifi cally, 10 apartments will be reserved for Section 8 voucher holders, 15  units will be reserved for tenants mak-

ing up to 50 percent of the Area Median  Income (for example, a family of four  making $57,350 in 2023), and the rest  will be reserved for tenants making up

to 80 percent of the Area Median Income  (for example, a family of four making  $91,750 in 2023).

When it came to the number of afford-

The Greater New Haven region is currently in a stage of economic growth, as displayed by the success of several growing industries, a bustling airport, our growing arts and culture scene, and the local talent generated by our strong colleges and universities. While the success of the region is something to celebrate, we must ensure that the economic success of the region is being shared by all of its residents, and that we are building an equitable economy.

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Equity as a Growth Strategy: Building Solutions to Generate Wealth

able housing units, “it was a very, very  intense negotiation,” refl ected developer  Yves Joseph, of RJ Development & Advisors LLC.

Dixwell Alder Jeanette Morrison, who  pressed RJ Development to increase the  number of affordable units in the complex, praised Joseph for working to provide more units at below-market rates. “This being a majority African-American, Black community, people have been  taken advantage of,” said Morrison. “It  is important that people can live in this community — can stay. People are gonna  have luxurious apartments right here in Dixwell — and not have to pay” exorbitant rents.

Joseph, meanwhile, heralded the “public-private partnership” behind the project, which received both a local tax break  and American Rescue Plan funding in order to fi ll fi nancing gaps.

According to Joseph, two-thirds of construction workers at the site, managed by  Whiting Turner, are Black, Latino, and/or  women, and almost 20 percent are New  Haven residents.

Livable City Initiative Director Arlevia  Samuel recalled working with Joseph  from the project’s inception in 2016, and  pushing through numerous bumps in the road. “I told you we’d get here,” she said  to Joseph. “Job well done, bro.”

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Scenes From The Polls: Kids Count In Newhallville

by LAURA GLESBY, THOMAS BREEN and ALLAN APPEL

Shamar Sheppard peered up at Jazmine  Williamson, a clipboard and pencil in  hand. “Did you vote today?” he asked.  “Who did you vote for?”

Sheppard was one of fi ve young pollsters outside Lincoln-Bassett School at  noon on Tuesday, surveying voters in Newhallville’s Ward 20 about how they cast  their ballots in the contested mayoral and alder races.

He was joined by second and thirdgrade classmates of the Harris and Tucker  after-school program, who each took  turns approaching voters and gathering data on the ward’s results. Principal Kim  Harris stood right beside them, encouraging them to push through shyness and hear directly from their neighbors.    Ward 20 is one of six wards in the city to  have a contested Democratic primary for  alder on Tuesday. Citywide, Democrats  are heading to the polls to pick between  two candidates for mayor: two-term incumbent Justin Elicker and former federal prosecutor and legal aid attorney Liam  Brennan. See below for more stories from  the polls on Tuesday, including in Fair  Haven’s Ward 15, Morris Cove’s Ward  18, and the Hill’s Ward 6.  At Sheppard’s question, Williamson  smiled. “I voted for Mr. Elicker,” she said.

Sheppard drew a swooping check mark  under the name “Justin Elicker” on  his worksheet.

At Harris’ prompting, Sheppard looked  up at Williamson again. “Did you vote for  alder?” he asked.

“Yes I did,” replied Williamson. “I voted for Brittiany.”

Under the name “Brittiany Mabery-Niblack,” Sheppard drew another check.

“I love that you’re doing this,” Wiliamson  told Harris. “This just warms my heart.“

After speaking with Williamson, Sheppard offi cially had two data points for  each race; the other voter he’d spoken with had voted for Liam Brennan  (Elicker’s mayoral opponent) and Addie  Kimbrough (Mabery-Niblack’s alder opponent), putting the results of his survey  so far at 50 – 50.

As the two alder candidates rushed to introduce themselves to the voters who trickled by, Harris gathered the kids together.

“They are asking people for their votes,”  she explained. “They’re saying, ‘Go Line  A, go Line B!’ ”

Harris routinely takes kids who have  election day off from school to the Ward  20 polling place, showing them how she  fi lls out her ballot and introducing them to  the candidates present. For the last several  election days, she’s taught them how to  survey voters, an introduction to data collection about their neighborhood.

“The goal is to get them acclimated young  to voting,” she said. “I want them to get  used to their community.”

By around noon, just over a hundred  people had voted at the polling place. The kids encountered a number of neighbors who didn’t want to say whom they  voted for.

“Remember, we talked about this, how  some people may want their vote to be private,” Harris advised them. She added

a makeshift “private” column to Sheppard’s survey.

When one 81-year-old Newhallville resident walked into the polling place where  she’s voted for decades, she heard some  unexpected news: her name wasn’t on the  list of registered Democrats.

May, who asked to be identifi ed only by  her fi rst name, said she votes every year  as a Democrat at Lincoln-Bassett School.  She takes pride in being a familiar face at  her local polling place. She’s owned her  Newhallville home since 1985. She raised  her kids and grandkids in the neighborhood. “I’ve been a Democrat all my life,”  she said.

May believes that when she renewed her  driver’s license at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in September 2022,  the DMV must have re-registered her as  an unaffi liated voter.

According to Democratic Ward 20 CoChair Barbara Vereen, May was the fi fth  person that morning to have discovered at Lincoln-Bassett they were no longer registered Democrats after having recently  gone to the DMV — an unusually high  number, Vereen said.

“This is interfering with my right,”  said May. “Why didn’t they tell me, ‘Did  I want to be a Democrat?’ ” The DMV did  not respond to a request for comment by  the publication time of this article.

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Ocean Rescinds Eviction Notices After Union Pushback

22 Years Later

Throughout the school day she worked with her “heart torn,” she said.

She said Co-Op came together the only way it knew to, through the arts, with an assembly the following day and gave students a glimpse of songs they sang together like “Still I Rise” and “We Are The World.”

Students clapped along as Alfred sang verses of the songs at Monday’s assembly.

She emphasized to the students the power of the arts and that “art is always called upon in times of tragedy.”

After the panelist shared their stories one student asked, “How do you get over something like this?” Camarco said the goal is to not get over the tragedy but to remember its takeaways to help the country to move forward.

“It’s important to get students together so that we can speak to them about our real world experiences and not just rely on history in a text book,” Camarco said. “This makes history come alive.”

After students were dismissed from the assembly on Monday, students returned to their classes. In one classroom of 10 – 15 seniors, students shared that for some of them find it “hard to connect to 9/11 because we weren’t even thought of.”

A megalandlord has walked back on threats to evict 16 tenants and agreed to negotiate on lease security, rent stability and living conditions after members of the city’s first legally recognized tenants union used public and legal pressure to hang on to their homes.

Ocean Management, one of New Haven’s largest property management-landlord-real estate investment outfits, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Blake Street Tenants Union that rescinds those 16 notices to quit in exchange for the withdrawal of a lawsuit and fair rent complaint filed against the business by union members.

That all comes after the union fired back against the landlord’s attempt to kick out a quarter of residents at the Elizabeth Apartments complex at 311 Blake St. in late August, claiming that the lapse-oftime eviction notices which stated that tenants had to move out because their leases had expired and the landlord did not want to renew were actually an act of retaliation against tenants for organizing to push back against a potential rent hike.

“Ocean Management by no means took a ‘retaliatory’ action, and does not view the situation in terms of ‘wins’ and losses,’ ” Ocean representative Yohay Levram told the Independent. “It is unfortunate that the union chooses to use such terminology, as unnecessary rhetoric jeopardizes the honest attempts made by Ocean Management to resolve the matter without re-

sorting to legal action.”

Read about the situation in more detail here. Since Ocean first began distributing those notices to quit in residents’ doorways on Aug. 19, the tenants union delivered a petition opposing the eviction filings to their landlord, held a press conference, filed for injunctive relief, filed a lawsuit, and organized a protest with over 300 tenants rights activists and local labor organizers. On Sept. 1, Ocean drafted and signed a memorandum of understanding withdrawing those notices and promising not to pursue any more lapse-of-time evictions for at least three months.

“The Blake Street Tenant Union was defending themselves against these evictions in a different way almost every day,” housing organizer Luke Melanakos-Harrison said. “The problems Blake Street Tenants are dealing with are obviously being widely dealt with across our state.

Now, it’s clear that tenants unions are a viable option going forward, that they have real power to protect people and be a vital solution to the overall housing crisis.”

Many Blake Street tenants were kept on month-to-month leases after Ocean purchased the property two years ago, meaning that every 30 days their landlord could choose to let that lease expire and cite lapse-of-time to order that tenants vacate their homes. That’s what happened in August, when 16 tenants were told their time on Blake Street was up.

Melanakos-Harrison said he hopes the union’s win will also mean “more and

more people will come to understand how unfair these types of evictions are and why we need universal no-cause eviction protections in Connecticut.”

The Connecticut Mirror further reported that the MOU marked the first time a landlord has formally agreed to negotiate with a tenants union in Connecticut.

“The union has received recognition from the city before, but now they’ve actually got recognition from the landlord,” Melanakos-Harrison said. “That’s what we’ve been working for and it’s a huge step forward.

“We’ve sent a pretty powerful message to both landlords and tenants across the state that wielding eviction as a form of retaliation is not gonna be tolerated and it’s not gonna be met without a fight.”

Tenant Jessica Stamp said the tumultuous two weeks have ultimately given her more faith in peoples’ ability to stand up for themselves and others against entities that may seem disproportionately powerful.

She said that during upcoming negotiations, she’s aiming to argue for a five-year lease, which would lock her into one year at the property and then determine a specific amount of notice tenants would need to provide prior to breaking a lease past that point. Stamp said the union is also hoping the landlord will agree to more robust and regular communications, such as a guarantee that Ocean’s office will return calls within 24 hours and an agreement to meet with the union every few months. Beyond coming to a compromise on any proposed rent hikes, Stamp also said the

union is interested in requesting that the landlord make public how much the entire complex is paying in rent and how much Ocean is reinvesting in the property.

“We don’t want to go to the city, we don’t want to get them in trouble,” she said of Ocean Management. “We just want to get everything fixed!”

“I was incredibly anxious, I was having panic attacks, I broke out in hives,” Stamp said of those last days in August, when the evictions were still pending. “I was having a hard time sleeping not just because I was concerned for myself, but because I felt the weight of fifteen other people who were involved and upset.” “I wanted to give them assurance, but there was nothing to assure them with,” she said.

Days later, she feels certain of the union’s capacity to create change.

The MOU establishes a three month “cooling off” period which bars Ocean from issuing more notices to quit based on lapse-of-time and prohibits the union from commencing additional civil actions against Ocean for 90 days. During that time, the two will negotiate leases, rent, and property conditions. If resolutions are not reached before then, Ocean can opt to evict their tenants and the tenants can seek once again to sue their landlord.

“I feel that three month period lingering on the horizon, but I feel hope,” Stamp reflected. If Ocean takes action against the union again, Stamp said, the union will know how to fight back.

One student said they hope to learn more about the historic incident in history classes to avoid the narrative they’ve been raised on that 9/11 is just “a day you don’t speak of.”

“As a kid all they told us was don’t say today’s date,” the student said. “We only ever learn about 9/11 on 9/11.”

Another student said they enjoyed hearing from educators they don’t often hear from.

Others added they would like to learn about the incident by watching videos rather than just hearing about it in the future.

Several students rejected the comparison made by staffers that the Covid pandemic was “this generation’s 9/11.” “I don’t think a disease and 9/11 are comparable,” one student said, arguing that the comparison diminishes the tragedy behind 9/11.

When asked what would help the students better connect with the historic moment they weren’t around to experience, the students suggested they get the chance to learn the reasons behind the attack, or have a panel of students’ parents to share their stories, or that they be able to take a trip to the national 9/11 museum site.

One student argued against the narrative also shared by staffers that 9/11 brought unity to the country, because of the growth in Islamophobia and xenophobia after 9/11. The student asked, “When you guys say America came together, who exactly do you mean?”

Others concluded with suggestions to have more relevant history curriculums that replace lessons on the industrial revolution or World War I with lessons about 9/11 and other more recent historic events that directly impact students today.

THOMAS BREEN FILE PHOTO At a recent protest against Ocean's Blake St. eviction filings. by NORA GRACE-FLOOD

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Fair Haven Votes For Change; Morris Cove Waits

by LAURA GLESBY and MIA CORTÉS CASTRO

A 12-year Fair Haven incumbent has  offi cially lost his seat on the Board of Alders, while a 12-year Morris Cove alder is  hanging onto his seat by a thread in a race still too close to call.

Frank Redente, a violence interrupter  and political newcomer, handily defeated  incumbent alder Ernie Santiago in Fair  Haven’s Ward 15 with about twice the  number of votes.

By the end of the day Redente received  203 in-person votes, while Santiago received 108 (not counting the 22 absentee ballots submitted by residents of the  ward, which have not yet been tallied.)

When the results came in, Redente refl ected, “I’m grateful to be surrounded  by such great people who truly care about Fair Haven. Grateful that they believe in  me, that they put in so much time.”

Santiago, who has served six two-year terms on the Board of Alders and who  received the support of the Unite Here  unions as well as a number of fellow alders, is not running in the November general election.

“We gave it a shot,” Santiago said over  the phone. “They ran a better race and  they won. We did our best.”

“I have a two-year vacation to regroup

and see what happens,” Santiago added.  “I had 12 good years. … I’m not leaving  with my head down, I’m leaving with my  head up.”

He wished Redente “the best of luck.”

No other candidates have fi led to run in  November in Ward 15. That means that,

when Santiago fi nishes out his term this  year, Redente will step into the role on Jan. 1.

The Ward 15 polling place at 197 Chatham St. was the site of some drama on  Tuesday. By the evening, police were  called in to ensure that campaign volun-

teers remained at least 75 feet away from  the polling place’s entrance, as required  by law.    Meanwhile, in Morris Cove’s Ward 18,  12-year alder Sal DeCola won in-person  votes against challenger Susan Campion by a razor-thin margin — with the elec-

tion’s fi nal victor still undetermined as  absentee ballots are counted.

Like Santiago, DeCola has served six  terms on the Board and received canvassing support from the Unite Here  Yale unions.

Among in-person voters at Nathan Hale School, DeCola earned 329 votes, while  Campion won 321 votes.

That eight-vote margin means that the 45 absentee ballots submitted by Ward 18  residents will determine the fi nal outcome  of the election.

Another potential new face on the Board  of Alders got one step closer to representing Newhallville’s Ward 20 on Tuesday. Brittiany Mabery-Niblack won the alder  primary in a landslide against her opponent, Addie Kimbrough, with nearly 78  percent of in-person votes. The two candidates will face off again in November’s  general election.

Mabery-Niblack, a new homeowner,  medical administrative assistant at Yale, and organizer with New Haven Rising, received 205 of in-person votes on Tuesday.

Kimbrough, a community garden founder and Shepard Street advocate, received 59 votes.

Absentee ballots have not yet been tallied, but with only 17 absentee voters in  the ward, Mabery-Niblack is the defi ni-

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New Arts Collective Gets Rooted At Koffee?

Jade Streater found precious and consistent time to paint each week. Akosua Aidoo got the encouragement she needed to put her art front and center—and open a new window to self-discovery along the way. For Nox Amore, it was the outlet they needed to make new work around climate change, and put to scratchboard a wave of emotions they’d been feeling.

All of them are members of the Rooted Collective, a new grassroots group of six artists of color that artist Alana Ladson has brought together through weekly artmaking sessions and candid conversation. For the past six weeks, artists have met each Tuesday evening at The Sandbox, a free meeting and making space that the Arts Council of Greater New Haven runs at 70 Audubon St.

Thursday, all six attended an exhibition opening at Koffee? On Audubon Street, the first of three scheduled to take place this fall. In the interest of full transparency, the Arts Paper is a program of the Arts Council of Greater New Haven but is editorially independent from it.

The first cohort of the collective includes Ladson and artists Jade Streater, Kaelynne Hernandez, Nox Amore, Demeree “D” Douglas and Akosua Aidoo. All are from New Haven and Hamden; many are building their lives as professional artists in the city.

“I wanted to make a collective of artists in New Haven and I really wanted artists to get paid,” said Ladson, nibbling at the edges of a baguette sandwich in between thoughts. “As artists, we do the work of keeping track of the world,” and yet they’re often not paid or underpaid for it. She wanted to flip that script.

The collective came into being earlier this year, after Ladson received a $10,000 “Artists Corps” grant from the Arts Council and National Endowment for the Arts. With that funding, she was able to design a program, build a cohort, implement weekly sessions and—most important to her mission—set aside time for artists to make work and get paid. Each session began with an hour of discussion, followed by two hours of artmaking.

Like Fair-Side, a community of practice that artist Ruby Gonzalez Hernandez founded earlier this year, the work they made during meetings wasn’t for the churn of art consumerism. It was first and foremost for them.

In its first iteration, the collective was designed specifically for women and nonbinary artists of color, with a focus on Black, Brown and Indigenous artists. Ladson said that for her, creating that space was especially significant because it was something she’d been missing for her whole life. While she grew up loving art in New Haven, this summer marked the first time that she met many of the cohort’s members, who she now considers peers and friends.

“I just didn’t see diversity in the way

that I needed to see it [before the collective],” she said. For years, “I was like, ‘Where are all the quirky Black people at?’ That was the whole point. To bring people together and watch them blossom. This is giving people the space to grow and to bloom.”

As a steady trickle of attendees came through Koffee? Thursday, every member of the cohort noted how transformative the collective has been for them. Streater, who has two young sons and works fulltime as a custodian at Yale, pointed to the weekly sessions as a kind of gift that she couldn’t have expected before this year. As a parent who is also holding down a full-time job, she doesn’t always have time for her art. While she’s always found artmaking therapeutic, she said, her own creative schedule “is pretty random,” because so much of her life revolves around her children. With weekly sessions, Rooted gave her a chance to return to something she’s loved from her days in elementary and middle school at Hill Central School to her high school years at Cooperative Arts & Humanities High School.

“We created a sisterhood,” she said, adding that she brings her skill set to everything from paint parties in the city to face painting at Black Wall Street New Haven. “It wasn’t just professional It was personal. I’m looking to see where it goes from here.”

Around her, attendees paused to look at her pieces, including multiple bright canvases and a multimedia collage in the back of the space. In one, installed beside a lamp, two brown palms cradled a beating, hydrant-red heart, a lock waiting at its center. In another, Streater brought a woman’s face gradually into focus, her eyes, full red lips and ears emerging from

a maze of intricate patterns and geometric lines.

“My art is a mix of everything,” Streater said as attendees took the time to study each detail of the work. Two strings of paper cranes, left over from the exhibition Sprinkle Factory fluttered gently above it in a burst of color.

That sense of having time and support also resonated for Aidoo, who recently left her job as a certified nursing assistant to pursue her artwork full time. Born and raised in Hamden, Aidoo has been interested in visual art for decades, she said—but went into different work when teachers discouraged her from pursuing it. Then last year, she was spending time drawing with a friend and remembered how much she’d missed it.

She started churning out canvases, sometimes working for hours on designs that flowed from her imagination through her paintbrush. When she found the collective, she said, it felt instinctively right. She praised the support of Ladson and her cohort mates, with whom she’s been able to talk openly about being an artist of color in a town that often feels short on resources for creatives. This summer, she’s also been able to mount a solo show at Mercy by the Sea in Madison.

“We’re all like, really different, but we’re similar too,” she said. “It feels like everyone just got each other. Through my artwork, I’m trying to discover myself.”  “I feel like a little kid!” she added of the opening. “And I feel like this is just the beginning.”

Standing a few feet from a multimedia piece of hers celebrating Black hair, Douglas described the collective as a rare and needed affinity space, where she could talk to other artists of color about feeling boxed out creative opportunities. In New Haven, she’s noticed that there’s no central hub for artists to find grants, career opportunities, and open calls for vendors. Prior to the show, she didn’t know that artists were welcome to pitch their own exhibitions at Koffee?

Sometimes, she said, she’ll talk to other artists who are landing opportunities, and think “But what about me?”

“You have a collective of people who are like, ‘No, it’s not just you girl,’” she said. Behind her, the work announced itself in color and three-dimensional texture against the cafe’s white brick wall. “It forced me to be disciplined and to create every week.”

Across the room, three multimedia pieces from Hernandez’ body of work peeked out from a red brick wall, suspended over a mess of pillows and cushions where the artist sat. In each, different iterations of a circle emerged, one radiating raised, rounded spokes while another bloomed into a pulsing, garnet-colored flower and almost mitochondrial circle.

Demeree Douglas, Jade Streater, Nox Amore, Alana Ladson, Akosua Aidoo and Kaelynne Hernandez. Lucy Gellman Photos.

Demeree "D" Douglas, who knew Ladson from a mural project, said the collective was a space for her to bounce ideas off other like-minded artists.

Aidoo with two of her canvases.

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New COVID-19 Variant, “Pirola,” Raises Concerns Amidst Ongoing Crises

Amidst a news cycle that now routinely features wildfires, former president indictments, and extreme weather events, the world is grappling with the resurgence of COVID-19 as a new and concerning variant, BA.2.86, emerges. This variant, informally dubbed “Pirola,” has ignited alarm among public health experts due to its substantial spike protein mutations. Dr. Scott Roberts, an infectious diseases specialist at Yale Medicine, warned that Pirola exhibits over 30 spike protein mutations compared to the previously dominant XBB.1.5 variant in the United States. The spike protein is critical for the virus’s entry into human cells, and such a high number of mutations raises red flags. In an online Yale Medicine article, Dr. Roberts compared the mutation count to the shift from the Delta to the Omicron variant in 2021, which caused a significant surge in cases due to its immune evasion capabilities.

What’s particularly concerning is that Pirola has been detected in at least six countries, and these cases appear unrelated. Experts said that suggests undetected community transmission and international spread, sparking concerns of a potential resurgence.

According to medical experts, BA.2.86 is a designated variant of Omicron, a variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus responsible for COVID-19. BA.2.86 stems from BA.2, a previously circulating Omicron subvariant. The variant was first identified in Denmark in late July and made its way to the United States in August.

Knowing that cases aren’t linked indicates broader circulation, significantly as COVID-19 surveillance has waned, medical experts asserted.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that current COVID-19 tests and medications, such as Paxlovid, Veklury, and Lagevrio, seem effective against Pirola. However, Pirola may be more adept at infecting individuals who have had COVID-19 or have been vaccinated. There isn’t any current

evidence that it causes more severe illness.

The increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations in the U.S. is attributed to XBB lineage viruses rather than Pirola. The multitude of mutations in Pirola raises concerns about its potential to bypass immunity from natural infection or vaccination.

Dr. Roberts emphasized that ongoing studies would reveal the true nature of Pirola’s threat. The unprecedented num-

ber of mutations in Pirola is reminiscent of significant shifts seen in other respiratory viruses, such as the 2009 swine flu. However, he noted that these variants sometimes fade away without causing a significant impact.

The critical question now is whether Pirola will follow the explosive growth pattern of Omicron or fade away, as everyone hopes. As of August 30, the CDC has identified Pirola in at least four U.S. states through samples from individuals

or wastewater.

Some regions have reinstated mask mandates in response to the spike in COVID-19 cases. Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York, is among the institutions requiring masks in clinical areas to protect patients and staff. The CDC reports a nearly 19% increase in weekly new COVID-19 hospitalizations in the U.S., marking the sixth consecutive week of rising admissions.

The arrival of new COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna, and Novavax in mid-September is expected to offer robust protection against variants. Until then, experts stress that masking remains a crucial tool for safeguarding against COVID-19, even for individuals with normal risk levels, depending on their location and contacts.

Dr. Stephen Thomas of the Upstate Medical University in Syracuse told NPR that the facility has reverted to mandating masks.

“We wanted to, No. 1, protect our patients, and, No. 2, protect the men and women who work in our facility, and take care of them,” Thomas told NPR. “So, we implemented universal masking for staff, visitors, and patients only in clinical areas. So, we’re a university. We’re large. We have a lot of non-clinical regions. Universal masking is not being mandated in non-clinical areas.”

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The Executive Leadership Council to Honor Mellody Hobson, Co-CEO and President of Ariel Investments and Chair of Ariel Investment Trust , with 2023 ELC Achievement Award

The Executive Leadership Council (ELC), the preeminent global membership organization for Black CEOs, senior executives, corporate board directors , top-tier entrepreneurs, and global thought leaders, announced today it will honor Mellody Hobson, co-CEO and President of Ariel Investments and Chair of Ariel Investment Trust, with the 2023 ELC Achievement Award during its 37th Anniversary Recognition Gala. The event will take place on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 6:00 PM ET, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, Maryland.

The Achievement Award is presented to Black corporate executives whose business career achievements highlight personal and professional excellence.

"Mellody's commitment, vision and compassion are attributes that The ELC works every day to instill in its scholars and future generations of Black executives," said ELC President and CEO Michael C. Hyter. "Her exceptional achievements are unparalleled and serve as a beacon to women in business and industry. The ELC is honored to recognize Mellody for her outstanding contributions and shining leadership and vision throughout the years."

In her role at Ariel Investments, Hobson is responsible for management, strategic planning and growth for all areas of the company exclusive of research and portfolio management. In 2021, she co-founded Ariel Alternatives, a private equity firm and home to Ariel's Project Black Fund. The $1.45 billion fund is focused on creating minority-owned businesses of scale, and seeking to provide Fortune 500 companies with diverse vendors.

"The mission of The ELC and its members to develop our future leaders and help them reach their highest potential is tantamount to changing the Black experience in corporate America," Hobson said.

"I am pleased to receive this recognition. The mission of The ELC dovetails with my personal mission to close the wealth gap from the entry level to the boardroom."

Outside of her work with Ariel, Hobson serves on various boards in both a professional and philanthropic capacity, including Chairwoman of the Board of Starbucks Corporation and as a director of JPMorgan Chase. Previously, she served as Chairman of DreamWorks Animation, helping to facilitate the company's sale in 2016 and was a long-standing board member of the Estée Lauder Companies.

In her philanthropic endeavors, Hobson is a nationally recognized voice on financial literacy and is a committed advocate for education and the arts. As part of her community outreach she serves as chairman of After School Matters, a Chicago non-profit that provides area teens with high-quality after school and summer programs; vice chair of World Business

Chicago; co-chair of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art; and a board member of the George Lucas Education Foundation and Bloomberg Philanthropies. She also serves on the board at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). Mellody is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, The Rockefeller Foundation Board of Trustees, and serves on the executive committee of the Investment Company Institute.

Hobson's career spans more than three decades, beginning at Ariel Investments with a summer internship, then a full-time role after she graduated from Princeton in 1991. Ariel founder, John W. Rogers, Jr. met Hobson as a student and recognized her charisma and enthusiasm, leading to a long partnership. In 2019, she was appointed Co-CEO of Ariel alongside Rogers. Hobson has received recognition from dozens of organizations including being named to TIME Magazine's 2015 TIME 100 List and one of the World Economic Forum's "Global Leaders of Tomorrow" in 2001.

The ELC 37th Anniversary Recognition

Gala is the organization's most important annual fundraising event, supporting its scholarships, educational outreach and philanthropic initiatives and recognizing

its mission, purpose and impact in action. This year's gala highlights business achievement, honors corporate and individual award recipients, and delivers $2.8 million in scholarships to ELC scholarship program awardees. Google and The Coca-Cola Company will serve as the CoLead Sponsors of the 2023 Gala.

ABOUT THE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

The Executive Leadership Council opens channels of opportunity for the development of Black executives to positively impact business and our communities. An independent non-profit 501(c)(3) founded in 1986, The ELC is the pre-eminent membership organization committed to increasing the number of global Black executives in C-suites, on corporate boards and in global enterprises. Comprising more than 800 current and former Black CEOs, senior executives and board directors at Fortune 1000 and Global 500 companies and entrepreneurs at top-tier firms, the organization works to build an inclusive business leadership pipeline that empowers global Black leaders to make impactful contributions to the marketplace and the global communities they serve. For more information, please visit www.elcinfo.com.

Mellody Hobson, co-CEO and President

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French Montana donates 500 canoes to stilt community in Nigeria after shooting video there

by Francis Akhalbey, Face2FaceAfrica.com

Morrocan-American rapper French Montana donated 500 canoes to the Makoko stilt community in Nigeria after shooting his Wish You Well music video in the area. Per PEOPLE, the rapper he featured in the track, Rae Sremmurd, also contributed to the donation alongside media company gamma. and management SALXCO.

A press release stated that the Unforgettable rapper and his team carved out the plan to donate the boats to the community with a population of 200,000 after establishing the location usually faces a risk of flooding and a lack of proper sanitation systems.

The rapper, born Karim Kharbouch, reportedly made reference to the community in the song after he gained interest in their energetic culture. He was also piqued by the area’s adversity towards climate change.

Montana’s donation adds up to other charitable endeavors he has taken in Africa. In 2017, he helped provide funds to build a healthcare center in Uganda after shooting a music video in the East African nation. That endeavor made him become Global Citizen’s first-ever rap

ambassador.

“I witnessed firsthand how water is both a lifeline and an obstacle in Makoko. These boats are essential tools transporting the residents of Makoko and goods and services,” Montana said in a statement to announce the donation.

“As an immigrant from Morocco, giving back to communities in Africa, the place that raised me is so important.

When I was filming, I met local leaders who talked about the daily struggles and aspirations of the wider community. I was moved by their spirit and positivity, which inspired me to get involved and to help impact change,” he added.

As previously reported by Face2Face Africa, Montana’s donation in Uganda came after he got moved while filming the video for his Unforgettable song in the East African nation.

Montana donated $100,000 to the Mama Hope Foundation, an organization in Uganda geared towards improving healthcare. The rapper also convinced rapper and producer Diddy and swooner The Weeknd to match his donation.

Montana commented at an event in January held to honor him, “It feels beautiful to be a child of God, citizen of the world and agent of change. I’m helping the people that need help, you know.”

Egypt reopens one of the world’s oldest synagogues at site said to be where Moses prayed to God

by Stephen Nartey, Face2FaceAfrica.com

Egypt has reopened the ancient Ben Ezra synagogue that archives a collection of Jewish manuscripts, following a tenyear restoration effort. The reopening was superintended by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly at an inauguration ceremony.

The Ben Ezra synagogue, originally built in the 12th century and later reconstructed in 1889, with a prior restoration in 1982, has a rich history. It is named after Abraham ibn Ezra, a prominent Jewish figure known for his biblical commentaries during the golden age of Spanish Judaism. Over the years, it has attracted notable Jewish figures, including the influential philosopher Moses Maimonides, who worshipped there and lived nearby. Some even believe it to be the location where the biblical prophet Moses prayed to God, according to CNN.

The Ben Ezra synagogue is historically significant as it is also the site where the Cairo Geniza, a crucial collection of Jewish medieval manuscripts, was discovered in the late 19th century. These manuscripts are currently housed at the Cambridge University Library.

The synagogue’s architecture features a basilica-style design, reflecting its previous use as a church, as confirmed by the Ministry. The restoration of the Ben Ezra synagogue was undertaken by the Drop of Milk Association. The objective of the project was to preserve Egypt’s Jewish

heritage. This restoration effort involved safeguarding the ceilings and stones and providing insulation for the historic structure.

Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities (MOTA) has been actively involved in various restoration and conservation projects in recent years, as noted by Louise Bertini, the executive director of the American Research Centre in Egypt

(ARCE).

In 2017, ARCE provided a grant to the Drops of Milk Association to fund the restoration of Egypt’s remaining synagogues, including the Ben Ezra synagogue. While Egypt once had a thriving Jewish population of over 80,000 in 1948, today, the number has dwindled significantly, with only around a dozen Jews remaining in the country.

Coco Gauff wins the US Open for her first Grand Slam title at age 19

Courtesy of The Afro.com

by Howard Fendrich, AP Tennis Writer

NEW YORK (AP) This was what so many folks figured Coco Gauff would do at some point. Didn’t matter how young she was. Didn’t matter whether there were setbacks along the way. Those outsized expectations did not make the task of becoming a Grand Slam champion as a teenager any easier especially when that chorus was accompanied by voices of others who doubted her.

She did it, though. At age 19. At the U.S. Open, where she used to come as a kid with her parents to watch her idols, Serena and Venus Williams, compete. Gauff set aside a so-so start and surged to her first major championship by coming back to defeat Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the U.S. Open final on Sept. 9, delighting a raucous crowd that was loud from start to finish.

When it was over, when she had shed tears of joy, when she had hugged Mom and Dad as they cried, too, Gauff first thanked them, and her grandparents, and her brothers, one of whom failed to answer a FaceTime call from her right after the match. And then Gauff took the microphone to address anyone who might have questioned if this day would arrive.

“Thank you to the people who didn’t believe in me. Like a month ago, I won a (tour) title and people said I would stop at that. Two weeks ago I won a (tour) title and people were saying that was the biggest it was going to get. So three weeks later, I’m here with this trophy right now,” said Gauff, who is on a careerbest 12-match winning streak. “Tried my best to carry this with grace, and I’ve been doing my best, so honestly, to those who thought they were putting water in my fire: You were really adding gas to it and now it’s really burning so bright right now.”

Gauff, who is from Florida, is the first

American teenager to win the country’s major tennis tournament since Serena Williams in 1999. If last year’s U.S. Open was all about saying goodbye to Williams as she competed for the final time, this year’s two weeks in New York turned into a “Welcome to the big time!” moment for Gauff. Famous people were coming to watch her play each time, and one, former President Barack Obama, sent a congratulatory note via social media on Sept. 9.

Gauff burst onto the scene at 15 by becoming the youngest qualifier in Wimbledon history and making it to the fourth round in her Grand Slam debut in 2019.

She reached her initial major final at last year’s French Open, finishing as the runner-up. What appeared to be a step back came this July at the All England Club, where she exited in the first round. Since then, she has won 18 of 19 contests while working with a new coaching pair of Brad Gilbert and Pere Riba. The No. 6-seeded Gauff did it Sept. 9 by withstanding the power displayed by Sabalenka on nearly every swing of her racket, eventually getting accustomed to it and managing to get back shot after shot.

Gauff broke to begin the third set on

one such point, tracking down every ball hit her way until eventually smacking a putaway volley that she punctuated with a fist pump and a scream of “Come on!”

Soon, it was 4-0 in that set for Gauff. At 4-1, Sabalenka took a medical timeout while her left leg was massaged. Gauff stayed sharp during the break it lasted a handful of minutes, not the 50 during a climate protest in the semifinals by practicing some serves.

When they resumed, Sabalenka broke to get within 4-2. But Gauff broke right back, and soon was serving out the victory, then dropping onto her back on the

Even before college basketball season begins, $30 Nike T-shirts of Bronny James almost sold out

by Stephen Nartey, Face2FaceAfrica.com

Even before the college basketball season commences, the merchandise released by Nike featuring Bronny James, the son of basketball legend LeBron James, has already flown off the shelves. The company launched a line of T-shirts priced at $30, and it’s no surprise that most sizes have already been snatched up.

Bronny James is gearing up to start his freshman year at the University of Southern California (USC), and it’s his first season donning the USC jersey after signing an endorsement deal with a prominent athletic wear company. The estimated value of his name, image, and likeness currently stands at a staggering $7,000,000.

Recent concerns about Bronny James’

court. She soon climbed into the stands to find her parents.

“You did it!” Gauff’s mom told her, both in tears.

Soon Gauff was accepting her trophy “It’s not heavy,” she said and an envelope with the champion’s $3 million paycheck, the same amount Novak Djokovic or Daniil Medvedev will get after the men’s final Sept. 10. This is the 50th anniversary of when the 1973 U.S. Open became the first major sports event to pay women and men equal prize money; the person who led that effort, Hall of Fame player and rights advocate Billie Jean King, was on hand for Gauff’s victory. “Thank you, Billie,” Gauff said, “for fighting for this.”

Sabalenka came in 23-2 at majors in 2023, including a title at the Australian Open. The 25-year-old from Belarus already was assured of rising from No. 2 to No. 1 in the rankings next week (Gauff will be No. 3 in singles, No. 1 in doubles). But Sabalenka was reduced to the role of foil by the fans in 23,000-capacity Arthur Ashe Stadium. Setting the tone, Gauff’s pre-match TV interview, shown on the video screens in the arena, was drowned out by the sound of applause and yells reverberating off the closed retractable roof. Winners by Gauff were celebrated as if the match were over. So were Sabalenka’s miscues. When Sabalenka heard cheers during the post-match ceremony, she joked: “You guys could have supported (me) like this during the match.”

By the end, she had 46 unforced errors, Gauff 19. Here’s another way to view it: Gauff only needed 13 winners to accumulate 83 points.

When Sabalenka has everything calibrated just right, it’s difficult for any foe to handle it even someone as speedy, smart and instinctive as Gauff, whose getto-every-ball court coverage kept points alive.

health following a cardiac arrest will not deter the young college freshman from pursuing his dreams. Medical professionals have reassured fans and the basketball community that he is on the path to full recovery, with his condition being diagnosed as a congenital heart defect.

Bronny James is already being touted as a five-star prospect after going to USC earlier this year in May. If he decides to forgo some college years and follow in his father’s footsteps, he could potentially become a first-round NBA draft pick.

LeBron James himself made a similar career-defining decision when he was drafted directly from high school. Although the rules have evolved since then, Bronny James will still have to spend a year in college before being eligible for the NBA draft.

“I just knew that if I didn’t give it my all,” Gauff said, “I had no shot at winning.”

When Sabalenka was on-target early, she dominated. During a four-game run to close the opening set, one thrilling point had the audience making noise before it was over. Gauff scrambled to get Sabalenka’s strokes back, including somehow deflecting a booming overhead, before a second, unreachable overhead bounced into the seats.

Sabalenka raised her left hand and wagged her fingers, telling spectators to give her some love.

But soon, Gauff was playing better, Sabalenka was off-target more, and the love was being showered only on one of them, the sport’s newest Grand Slam champion. “Many more to come,” Sabalenka said, “I’m pretty sure.”

AP tennis coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/tennis The post Coco Gauff wins the US Open for her first Grand Slam title at age 19 appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers

LeBron James and son Bronny. Photo via LeBron James on Instagram

Now Hiring Part-Time Assistant Teachers

Location(s): Dr. Reginald Mayo Early Childhood

School & other City-Wide NHPS-Head Start sites

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

● High school completion or a GED

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

● Child Development Associate Credential (CDA); OR

● One-year experience in an early learning setting

Salary, Benefits, Conditions of Employment:

● Pay rate is $15.00 per hour. This position is not eligible for benefits.

Conditions of Employment:

If hired, you will be required to provide proof that you are either:

● A United States citizen; or

● An immigrant whose status permits you to lawfully work in this country

Prior to appointment, the successful candidate must:

● Pass a criminal background check & Sex Registry check

● Submit documentation of an initial health examination indicating freedom from communicable diseases; and must show proof of a TB tes t & COVID Vaccination

Duties and Responsibilities:

Working under the direction of the Lead Teacher:

● Assist with set-up, clean-up, and presentation of classroom and outdoor activities.

● Organize materials needed for classroom activities.

● Store and maintain educational materials and equipment.

● Assist in ser ving and cleaning up after snacks and lunches.

● Assist with child guidance during mealtimes.

● Assist with maintaining enrollment and nutrition records.

● Monitor children during free time, field trips, and transition periods.

● Model appropriate behavior for children.

● Use developmentally appropriate communication skills.

● Contribute to maintaining a healthy and safe classroom environment; Assist with Active Supervision of children.

● Maintain confidentiality in accordance with Head Start Policies and Procedures.

● Attend mandated Head Start trainings.

Scan QR code to apply online or visit www.applitrack.com/nhps/OnlineApp

NOTICE

VALENTINA MACRI RENTAL HOUSING PRE- APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE

HOME INC, on behalf of Columbus House and the New Haven Housing Authority, is accepting pre-applications for studio and one-bedroom apartments at this development located at 108 Frank Street, New Haven. Maximum income limitations apply. Pre-applications will be available from 9AM TO 5PM beginning Monday Ju;y 25, 2016 and ending when sufficient pre-applications (approximately 100) have been received at the offices of HOME INC. Applications will be mailied upon request by calling HOME INC at 203-562-4663 during those hours. Completed preapplications must be returned to HOME INC’s offices at 171 Orange Street, Third Floor, New Haven, CT 06510.

NOTICIA

Continuum of Care, New Haven, Connecticut – LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BID LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BID: CONTINUUM OF CARE, NEW  HAVEN is requesting licensed and insured contractors to provide bids for their  property located at 310 Winthrop Avenue, New Haven. The owner is seeking  proposals for the Hardwood Floor Refi nishing Scope of 310 Winthrop, a threefamily property. Finish plan will be provided at open bid visit which details the  refi nishing of key locations of property such as main stairwell, 1st fl  offi ce, and  second fl oor unit.  Owner to select stain color.  The project is CDBG funded by  the City of New Haven. Project is tax-exempt and Davis/Bacon/Prevailing Wage  rate. The selected company and any subcontractors must comply with EEOC  workforce requirements. City of New Haven Chapter 12 ¼ of the New Haven  code of Ordinances (MBE subcontracting ) applies- Minority/women’s business  enterprises are encouraged to apply. A bidding site meeting will be held at 310  Winthrop avenue, New Haven on Thursday, 9/7/2023 at 12:30pm. All bids are  due by 9/15/2023 by 3pm. All bids and questions should be submitted in writing  to Monica O’Connor via email moconnor@continuumct.org or delivered to 109  Legion Avenue, New Haven.

VALENTINA MACRI VIVIENDAS DE ALQUILER PRE-SOLICITUDES DISPONIBLES

The Town of East Haven

State of Connecticut Office of Policy and Management

The State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management is recruiting for a Principal Labor Relations Specialist.

Environmental Senior Planner

FHI Studio is seeking an Environmental Senior Planner. Candidates should demonstrate  their ability to develop proposals and attend interviews, develop project scopes and fees, and  conduct environmental reviews utilizing best practices. Responsibilities include preparing  NEPA and state documentation, guiding permitting efforts, conducting technical analysis,  writing reports, and participating in public meetings. The candidate must also possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience with major transportation infrastructure projects is preferred.

Minimum degree: Bachelor's degree in urban planning, environmental planning, environmental science, or related fi eld with a minimum of 4 years of experience in environmental  consulting or related fi eld. Candidates with a valid driver's license preferred.  Salary commensurate with level of experience. Submit your cover letter and resume at https://fhistudio. isolvedhire.com/jobs/.  Fitzgerald & Halliday, Inc. is an EEO/AA /VEV/Disabled employer.

Continuum of Care, New Haven, Connecticut –LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BID

HOME INC, en nombre de la Columbus House y de la New Haven Housing Authority, está aceptando pre-solicitudes para estudios y apartamentos de un dormitorio en este desarrollo ubicado en la calle 109 Frank Street, New Haven. Se aplican limitaciones de ingresos máximos. Las pre-solicitudes estarán disponibles 09 a.m.-5 p.m. comenzando Martes 25 julio, 2016 hasta cuando se han recibido suficientes pre-solicitudes (aproximadamente 100) en las oficinas de HOME INC. Las pre-solicitudes serán enviadas por correo a petición llamando a HOME INC al 203-562-4663 durante esas horas.Pre-solicitudes deberán remitirse a las oficinas de HOME INC en 171 Orange Street, tercer piso, New Haven , CT 06510

is currently conducting examination for the position of Index Clerk in the Town Clerks Offi ce.   The salary for this position is $45,050/year.  Qualifi ed candidates must  possess a high school diploma or GED and 2 years of experience in  offi ce work of a responsible nature requiring accuracy and attention  to detail.  Any equivalent combination of education and experience.   Must be computer literate and have some knowledge of deeds, mortgages, liens, releases attachments and other legal instruments.  Applications and job descriptions are available at https://www.easthaven-ct. gov/home/news/click-below-job-notices and must be returned to the  Civil Service Commission, 250 Main Street, East Haven CT 06512 no  later than September 22, 2023.

NEW HAVEN

The Town of East Haven is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Minorities, Females, Veterans and Handicapped are encouraged to apply.

242-258 Fairmont Ave

2BR Townhouse, 1.5 BA, 3BR, 1 level , 1BA

Further information regarding the duties, eligibility requirements and application instructions are available at: https://www.jobapscloud.com/ CT/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1= 230417&R2=6342MP&R3=001

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BID: CONTINUUM OF CARE, NEW HAVEN is  requesting licensed and insured contractors to provide bids for their property located at  310 Winthrop Avenue, New Haven. The owner is seeking proposals for the Hardwood  Floor Refi nishing Scope of 310 Winthrop, a three-family property. Finish plan will be  provided at open bid visit which details the refi nishing of key locations of property such  as main stairwell, 1st fl  offi ce, and second fl oor unit.  Owner to select stain color.  The  project is CDBG funded by the City of New Haven. Project is tax-exempt and Davis/ Bacon/Prevailing Wage rate. The selected company and any subcontractors must comply with EEOC workforce requirements. City of New Haven Chapter 12 ¼ of the New  Haven code of Ordinances (MBE subcontracting ) applies- Minority/women’s business  enterprises are encouraged to apply. A bidding site meeting will be held at 310 Winthrop  avenue, New Haven on Thursday, 9/7/2023 at 12:30pm. All bids are due by 9/15/2023  by 3pm. All bids and questions should be submitted in writing to Monica O’Connor via  email moconnor@continuumct.org or delivered to 109 Legion Avenue, New Haven.

Invitation to Bid: 2nd Notice

SAYEBROOKE VILLAGE

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL CONSULTING SERVICES

All new apartments, new appliances, new carpet, close to I-91 & I-95 highways, near bus stop & shopping center

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR BID

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF DANBURY

Pet under 40lb allowed. Interested parties contact Maria @ 860-985-8258

Pest Control Services

IFB No. B23004

SCOPE:

The Housing Authority of the City of Danbury hereby issues this Request for Proposal  to secure a contract to perform Pest Control Services

Old Saybrook, CT (4 Buildings, 17 Units)

Tax Exempt & Not Prevailing Wage Rate Project

SEYMOUR HOUSING AUTHORITY

PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL RETURN:

Housing Authority of the City of Danbury, 2 Mill Ridge Rd, Danbury, CT 06811

Envelope Must be Marked: IFB No. B23004, Pest Control Services

Attn: Lisa Gilchrist, Purchasing Agent

Sealed bids are invited by the Housing Authority of the Town of Seymour until 3:00 pm on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at its office at 28 Smith Street, Seymour, CT 06483 for Concrete Sidewalk Repairs and Replacement at the Smithfield Gardens Assisted Living Facility, 26 Smith Street Seymour.

SUBMITTAL DEADLINE

October 11th, 2023 at 10:00am (EST)

A pre-bid conference will be held at the Housing Authority Office 28 Smith Street Seymour, CT at 10:00 am, on Wednesday, July 20, 2016.

CONTACT PERSON FOR IFB DOCUMENT:

Lisa Gilchrist – Purchasing Agent

Telephone: 203-744-2500 x1421

Bidding documents are available from the Seymour Housing Authority Office, 28 Smith Street, Seymour, CT 06483 (203) 888-4579.

E-Mail: lgilchrist@hacdct.org

[Minority- and/or women-owned businesses are encouraged to respond]

The Housing Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to reduce the scope of the project to reflect available funding, and to waive any informalities in the bidding, if such actions are in the best interest of the

Please

PJF Construction Corporation AA/EOE

New Construction, Wood Framed, Housing, Selective Demolition, Site-work, Castin-place Concrete, Asphalt Shingles, Vinyl Siding, Flooring, Painting, Division 10 Specialties, Appliances, Residential Casework, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection. This contract is subject to state set-aside and contract compliance requirements.

The Housing Authority of the City of Bristol (BHA) invites proposals from qualifi ed  fi rms to provide Accounting and Financial Consulting Services. For copy of RFP please  contact Carl Johnson, Dir. of Capital Funds at 860-585-2028 or cjohnson@bristolhousing.org beginning Mon., Sept. 4, 2023. Sealed proposals must be received no later than  4:00 p.m. on Thurs., Oct. 12, 2023 clearly marked “RFP –Accounting and Financial  Consulting Services” with one (1) original and three (3) copies mailed or delivered to:  Housing Authority of the City of Bristol, Attn: Mitzy Rowe, CEO, 164 Jerome Ave.,  Bristol, CT 06010

The Housing Authority of the City of Bristol is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. SBE, MBE, W/DBE, and Section 3 businesses are encouraged to respond.

Bid Extended, Due Date: August 5, 2016

Anticipated Start: August 15, 2016

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR LEGAL SERVICES RELATED TO LABOR, EMPLOYMENT AND BENEFITS

The Housing Authority of the City of Bristol (BHA) invites proposals from qualifi ed attorneys, legal teams or law fi rms to provide Legal services in labor laws, employment &  benefi ts. For copy of RFP please contact Carl Johnson, Dir. of Capital Funds at 860-5852028 or cjohnson@bristolhousing.org beginning Mon., Sept. 4, 2023. Sealed proposals  must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on Thurs., Oct. 12, 2023 clearly marked “RFP –  Legal Services. Labor, Employment & Benefi ts” with one (1) original and three (3) copies  mailed or delivered to: Housing Authority of the City of Bristol, Attn: Mitzy Rowe, CEO,  164 Jerome Ave., Bristol, CT 06010

The Housing Authority of the City of Bristol is an Equal Opportunity/Affi rmative Action  Employer. SBE, MBE, W/DBE, and Section 3 businesses are encouraged to respond.

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Town of Bloomfield

NOTICE

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR LEGAL SERVICES RELATED TO LABOR, EMPLOYMENT AND BENEFITS

VALENTINA MACRI RENTAL HOUSING PRE- APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE

The Housing Authority of the City of Bristol (BHA) invites proposals from qualifi ed  attorneys, legal teams or law fi rms to provide Legal services in labor laws, employment  & benefi ts. For copy of RFP please contact Carl Johnson, Dir. of Capital Funds at 860585-2028 or cjohnson@bristolhousing.org beginning Mon., Sept. 4, 2023. Sealed proposals must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on Thurs., Oct. 12, 2023 clearly marked  “RFP – Legal Services. Labor, Employment & Benefi ts” with one (1) original and three  (3) copies mailed or delivered to: Housing Authority of the City of Bristol, Attn: Mitzy  Rowe, CEO, 164 Jerome Ave., Bristol, CT 06010

The Housing Authority of the City of Bristol is an Equal Opportunity/Affi rmative Action Employer. SBE, MBE, W/DBE, and Section 3 businesses are encouraged to respond.

HOME INC, on behalf of Columbus House and the New Haven Housing Authority, is accepting pre-applications for studio and one-bedroom apartments at this development located at 108 Frank Street, New Haven. Maximum income limitations apply. Pre-applications will be available from 9AM TO 5PM beginning Monday Ju;y 25, 2016 and ending when sufficient pre-applications (approximately 100) have been received at the offices of HOME INC. Applications will be mailied upon request by calling HOME INC at 203-562-4663 during those hours. Completed preapplications must be returned to HOME INC’s offices at 171 Orange Street, Third Floor, New Haven, CT 06510.

Salary Range: $87,727 to $136,071 Deputy Finance Director/Controller

Pre-employment drug testing. AA/EOE. For Details go to  www.bloomfieldct.org

SMALL CONTRACTORS WANTED

LaRosa Building Group is hosting an outreach event for small contractors interested in working on the Curtis Cofield II Estates construction project.

New Haven M/W/SBEs are encouraged to attend.

Community Engagement Senior Project Manager

NOTICIA

Town of Bloomfield Finance Director

VALENTINA MACRI VIVIENDAS DE ALQUILER PRE-SOLICITUDES DISPONIBLES

HOME INC, en nombre de la Columbus House y de la New Haven Housing Authority, está aceptando pre-solicitudes para estudios y apartamentos de un dormitorio en este desarrollo ubicado en la calle 109 Frank Street, New Haven. Se aplican limitaciones de ingresos máximos. Las pre-solicitudes estarán disponibles 09 a.m.-5 p.m. comenzando Martes 25 julio, 2016 hasta cuando se han recibido suficientes pre-solicitudes (aproximadamente 100) en las oficinas de HOME INC. Las pre-solicitudes serán enviadas por correo a petición llamando a HOME INC al 203-562-4663 durante esas horas.Pre-solicitudes deberán remitirse a las oficinas de HOME INC en 171 Orange Street, tercer piso, New Haven , CT 06510 .

FHI Studio is seeking a Community Engagement Senior Project Manager. Candidates  should demonstrate their ability to lead project teams, supervise and develop staff, provide excellent client service with innovative and strategic solutions, manage multiple projects concurrently, and conduct business development. Responsibilities will include  developing and implementing strategic outreach plans to meaningfully include and  facilitate communication with stakeholders and the general public on transportation  and community planning projects, utilizing a wide variety of tools and techniques including public meetings, printed materials, social media, website, press releases, and PowerPoint presentations. The candidate must also possess excellent oral and written  communication skills. Experience with major transportation infrastructure projects is  preferred.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT)

NEW HAVEN

Salary Range - $101,455 to $156,599 (expected starting pay maximum is mid-range)

Fully Benefited – 35 hours weekly Pre-employment drug testing. For more details, visit our website –www.bloomfieldct.org

Portland

Police Officer full-time

Go to www.portlandct.org for details

Thursday, September 7, 2023, from 5-7 PM: Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church

1324 Chapel Street New Haven, CT 06511

Email: outreach@larosabg.com

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Executive Secretary

242-258 Fairmont Ave

2BR Townhouse, 1.5 BA, 3BR, 1 level , 1BA

All new apartments, new appliances, new carpet, close to I-91 & I-95 highways, near bus stop & shopping center

Pet under 40lb allowed. Interested parties contact Maria @ 860-985-8258

The Town of Wallingford is accepting applications for EMT.  Must possess a H.S.  diploma or G.E.D., plus one (1) year of recent experience as an EMT.  Must be 18  years old and be a Connecticut or National Registry Certifi ed EMT with CPR Certifi cation and a valid State of Connecticut motor vehicle operator’s license.  Starting  wage $796.53 (weekly), plus an excellent fringe benefi ts package.  Apply:  Department  of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT   06492. Forms will be mailed upon request from the Department of Human Resources or  may be downloaded from the Department of Human Resources Web Page.  Phone (203)  294-2080, Fax (203) 294-2084.  The closing date will be the date of the 50th application  or resume is received or August 28, 2023, whichever occurs fi rst.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Bike Share System – Development and Implementation

QSR STEEL CORPORATION

APPLY NOW!

Invitation to Bid: 2nd Notice

SAYEBROOKE VILLAGE

Old Saybrook, CT (4 Buildings, 17 Units)

Steel Fabricators, Erectors & Welders

Tax Exempt & Not Prevailing Wage Rate Project

Top pay for top performers. Health Benefits, 401K, Vacation Pay. Email Resume: Rose@qsrsteel.com Hartford, CT AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Town of Wallingford is seeking highly qualifi ed and experienced applicants for  the position of Executive Secretary. This position provides high-level administrative  support and assistance to a Town department head and performs diffi cult clerical and  administrative work requiring considerable independent judgment and confi dentiality. The position requires excellent public relations and offi ce management skills. Must  have 6 years’ experience in responsible offi ce work, some of which must have been in  a supervisory capacity, or an equivalent combination of experience and college-level  training.  Pay rate $28.75 to $34.86 per hour plus an excellent benefi t package. Application forms may be obtained at the Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT  06492. Forms will be mailed upon  request from the Department of Human Resources or may be downloaded from Town  of Wallingford Department of Human Resources Web Page and emailed to wlfdhr@ wallingfordct.gov. Phone: (203)-294-2080. Fax (203)-294-2084. The closing date will  be September 11, 2023. EOE

Maintainer II – Collections System

SEYMOUR HOUSING AUTHORITY

New Haven Parking Authority

New Haven, CT

NHPA Project #23-065

Proposals due August 29, 2023 at 3:00 P.M.

Sealed bids are invited by the Housing Authority of the Town of Seymour until 3:00 pm on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at its office at 28 Smith Street, Seymour, CT 06483 for Concrete Sidewalk Repairs and Replacement at the Smithfield Gardens Assisted Living Facility, 26 Smith Street Seymour.

A pre-bid conference will be held at the Housing Authority Office 28 Smith Street Seymour, CT at 10:00 am, on Wednesday, July 20, 2016.

Requesting proposals to develop and implement a Bike Share System in New Haven, CT.    Proposal Documents will be available beginning August 8, 2023 at no cost  by downloading from the New Haven Parking Authority/Park New Haven website at   https://parknewhaven.com/request-for-bids/ or visit the Main Offi ce at 232 George  Street, New Haven, CT to obtain a copy.

NHPA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Bidding documents are available from the Seymour Housing Authority Office, 28 Smith Street, Seymour, CT 06483 (203) 888-4579.

The Housing Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to reduce the scope of the project to reflect available funding, and to waive any

LEGAL NOTICE

Request for Proposals (RFP) for Services

New Construction, Wood Framed, Housing, Selective Demolition, Site-work, Castin-place Concrete, Asphalt Shingles, Vinyl Siding, Flooring, Painting, Division 10 Specialties, Appliances, Residential Casework, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection. This contract is subject to state set-aside and contract compliance requirements.

The State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management, is seeking proposals to provide certain services related to Connecticut Fair Share Housing Study.

Bid Extended, Due Date: August 5, 2016

Anticipated Start: August 15, 2016

The intent of the request is to identify individuals or firms with the necessary expertise to provide planning services within a stated timeframe.

Project documents available via ftp link below: http://ftp.cbtghosting.com/loginok.html?username=sayebrookevillage

The RFP is available online at: https:// portal.ct.gov/DAS/CTSource/BidBoard and https://portal.ct.gov/OPM/Root/ RFP/Request-For-Proposals or from Debra McCarthy, Office of Policy and Management, IGPP Division, 450 Capitol Ave., MS#54ORG, Hartford, Connecticut 06106-1379. E-mail: Debra.McCarthy@ ct.gov. Telephone (860) 418-6297. Deadline for response submission is 4:00 p.m. EDT, Oct. 2, 2023.

Fax or Email Questions & Bids to: Dawn Lang @ 203-881-8372 dawnlang@haynesconstruction.com

HCC encourages the participation of all Veteran, S/W/MBE & Section 3 Certified Businesses Haynes Construction Company, 32 Progress Ave, Seymour, CT 06483

AA/EEO EMPLOYER

The Town of Wallingford Sewer Division is seeking qualifi ed applicants to perform  a variety of skilled tasks in the operation, maintenance, repair and construction of  sanitary sewers, including CCTV inspection and high velocity fl ushing. Requires a  H.S., trade school or vocational school diploma or H.S. equivalency diploma, plus  3 years employment in a fi eld related to sanitary sewer construction, operation or  maintenance, or 1 year of training in a skilled trade substituted for 1 year of experience up to 2 years plus a minimum of 1 year of employment for a sewer utility or in  the construction fi eld with work experience in the installation and maintenance of  pipelines, or an equivalent combination of experience and training. Must possess  or have the ability to obtain within 6 months of appointment a valid State of Connecticut Class B CDL. Wages: $26.16 to $31.18 hourly, plus an excellent fringe  benefi ts package that includes pension plan, medical insurance, life insurance, paid  sick and vacation time.  Applications may be downloaded from the Department  of Human Resources Web Page and can be mailed to the Department of Human  Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT  06492,  or emailed to: wlfdhr@wallingfordct.gov by the closing date of October 3, 2023.   Phone: (203) 294-2080; Fax: (203) 294-2084. EOE

Unified Deacon’s Association is pleased to offer a Deacon’s Certificate Program. This is a 10 month program designed to assist in the

HAMDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

NOTICE

Town of Bloomfield

Patrol Police Officer

Continuum of Care, New Haven, Connecticut –LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BID

The Hamden Public School System (HPS) located in Hamden, Connecticut seeks Connecticut certifi ed teachers who have a passion for working in diverse and dynamic  school settings.  The ideal candidate has experience working in culturally, socioeconomically, and racially diverse learning environments. HPS has approximately 5,000 students attending 8 elementary schools, 1 middle  School, 1 high school, and 1 secondary alternative program (HCLC).  Our demographics are as follows:  32% Black/African-American students; 33% White students; 22%  Hispanic (Latinx) students; 8% Asian students; 5% Two or more races; and less than  1% Native American and Pacifi c Islander students. We are seeking candidates for multiple positions, including but not limited to:

VALENTINA MACRI RENTAL HOUSING PRE- APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE

• Special Education (pre-K thru 12)

• Mathematics

HOME INC, on behalf of Columbus House and the New Haven Housing Authority, is accepting pre-applications for studio and one-bedroom apartments at this development located at 108 Frank Street, New Haven. Maximum income limitations apply. Pre-applications will be available from 9AM TO 5PM beginning Monday Ju;y 25, 2016 and ending when sufficient pre-applications (approximately 100) have been received at the offices of HOME INC. Applications will be mailied upon request by calling HOME INC at 203-562-4663 during those hours. Completed preapplications must be returned to HOME INC’s offices at 171 Orange Street, Third Floor, New Haven, CT 06510.

• Social Studies

• Spanish

• Social Work

NOTICIA

$37.93 hourly ($78,885  annually) – full time, benefi ted Pre-employment drug testing.   For more details, visit our website – www.bloomfi eldct.org

Deadline: Applications will be  accepted until position is fi lled

Town of Bloomfield

Finance Director

LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BID: CONTINUUM OF CARE, NEW HAVEN

VALENTINA MACRI

VIVIENDAS DE ALQUILER PRE-SOLICITUDES DISPONIBLES

While we are seeking candidates for these positions specifi cally, we encourage holders  of certifi cates in other areas to apply as well.  It is also important to note here that the  Hamden Board of Education is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse teaching staff.

Salary Range - $101,455 to $156,599 (expected starting pay maximum is mid-range)

HOME INC, en nombre de la Columbus House y de la New Haven Housing Authority, está aceptando pre-solicitudes para estudios y apartamentos de un dormitorio en este desarrollo ubicado en la calle 109 Frank Street, New Haven. Se aplican limitaciones de ingresos máximos. Las pre-solicitudes estarán disponibles 09 a.m.-5 p.m. comenzando Martes 25 julio, 2016 hasta cuando se han recibido suficientes pre-solicitudes (aproximadamente 100) en las oficinas de HOME INC. Las pre-solicitudes serán enviadas por correo a petición llamando a HOME INC al 203-562-4663 durante esas horas.Pre-solicitudes deberán remitirse a las oficinas de HOME INC en 171 Orange Street, tercer piso, New Haven , CT 06510

Interested candidates can access Hamden.org, click on the Personnel tab, and then click  on Online Applications.  Anyone seeking additional information can contact Hamden  Public Schools Human Resource Director Gary Highsmith via email at ghighsmith@ hamden.org.

It is the policy of Hamden Public Schools that no person shall be excluded from, denied the benefi ts of, or otherwise discriminated against under any program including  employment, because of race, color, religious creed, sex, age national origin, ancestry,  marital status, sexual orientation, past or present history of mental disorder, learning  disability or physical disability.

NEW HAVEN

MAINTAINER II

242-258 Fairmont Ave

Fully Benefited – 35 hours weekly Pre-employment drug testing. For more details, visit our website –www.bloomfieldct.org

Portland

Police Officer full-time

Go to www.portlandct.org for details

QSR STEEL CORPORATION

is requesting licensed and insured contractors to provide bids for their property  located at 310 Winthrop Avenue, New Haven. The owner is seeking proposals  for the Interior Painting of 310 Winthrop, a three-family property. Scope includes  clean, scrape, and paint all identifi ed paintable surfaces of property. Cleaning,  prep and paint of all interior doors, walls, and targeted trim. House colors to be  selected by owner and Sherwin Williams is preferred. The project is CDBG funded by the City of New Haven. Project is tax-exempt and Davis/Bacon/Prevailing Wage rate. The selected company and any subcontractors must comply with  EEOC workforce requirements. City of New Haven Chapter 12 ¼ of the New  Haven code of Ordinances (MBE subcontracting ) applies- Minority/women’s  business enterprises are encouraged to apply. A bidding site meeting will be held  at 310 Winthrop avenue, New Haven on Monday, 8/28/2023 at 2:30pm. All bids  are due by 9/8/2023 by 3pm. All bids and questions should be submitted in writing to Monica O’Connor via email moconnor@continuumct.org or delivered to  109 Legion Avenue, New Haven.

Request for Proposals (RFP)

Plumbing Maintenance Services

The Housing Authority of the City of Bristol

The Housing Authority of the City of Bristol is seeking a qualifi ed contractor to provide  Plumbing Maintenance Services throughout the Agency. Proposals due by September  21, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.

Invitation to Bid: 2nd Notice

2BR Townhouse, 1.5 BA, 3BR, 1 level , 1BA

All new apartments, new appliances, new carpet, close to I-91 & I-95 highways, near bus stop & shopping center

Pet under 40lb allowed. Interested parties contact Maria @ 860-985-8258

CT. Unified Deacon’s Association is pleased to offer a Deacon’s Certificate Program. This is a 10 month program designed to assist in the intellectual formation of Candidates in response to the Church’s Ministry needs. The cost is $125. Classes start Saturday, August 20, 2016 1:30-

3:30 Contact: Chairman, Deacon Joe J. Davis, M.S., B.S.

(203) 996-4517 Host,General Bishop Elijah Davis, D.D. Pastor ofPitts Chapel U.F.W.B. Church 64 Brewster St. New Haven, CT

The Town of Wallingford is seeking applicants for Maintainer II. The position requires  2 years’ experience as a laborer in construction work involving the operation and care  of trucks and other mechanical equipment, or 2 years training in one of the skilled  trades and 1 year of experience in construction operations, or an equivalent combination of experience and training. A valid (CDL) Class B is required and a copy included  with your application. Wages: $23.73 - $27.82 hourly plus an excellent fringe benefi t package that includes pension plan, paid sick and vacation time, 13 paid holidays.  medical, dental and life insurance. A complete job announcement and application may  be downloaded from the Department of Human Resources Web Page and can be mailed  to the Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street,  Wallingford, CT 06492, or emailed to: wlfdhr@wallingfordct.gov by the closing date  of September 25, 2023.  Phone: (203) 294-2080; Fax: (203) 294-2084. EOE

SAYEBROOKE VILLAGE

APPLY NOW!

A copy of the RFP documents can be obtained at the Bristol Housing Authority, 164  Jerome Ave., Bristol, CT 06010 during normal business hours or by contacting Yvonne  Tirado, Director of Accounting & Special Projects, at ytirado@bristolhousing.org,  phone 860-585-2039 or Carl Johnson, Director of Capital Funds, at cjohnson@bristolhousing.org, phone 860-585-2028. Scope and proposal requirements will be available  starting August 21, 2023.

Old Saybrook, CT (4 Buildings, 17 Units)

The Housing Authority of the City of Bristol is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. SBE, MBE, W/DBE, and Section 3 businesses are encouraged to respond.

Steel Fabricators, Erectors & Welders

Tax Exempt & Not Prevailing Wage Rate Project

Top pay for top performers. Health Benefits, 401K, Vacation Pay. Email Resume: Rose@qsrsteel.com Hartford, CT AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Transportation Planner – Project Manager

New Construction, Wood Framed, Housing, Selective Demolition, Site-work, Castin-place Concrete, Asphalt Shingles, Vinyl Siding, Flooring, Painting, Division 10 Specialties, Appliances, Residential Casework, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection. This contract is subject to state set-aside and contract compliance requirements.

LEGAL NOTICE Request for Proposals (RFP) for Services

SEYMOUR HOUSING AUTHORITY

Continuum of Care, New Haven, Connecticut –LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BID

Sealed bids are invited by the Housing Authority of the Town of Seymour until 3:00 pm on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at its office at 28 Smith Street, Seymour, CT 06483 for Concrete Sidewalk Repairs and Replacement at the Smithfield Gardens Assisted Living Facility, 26 Smith Street Seymour.

The South Central Regional Council of Governments (SCRCOG) is seeking to fi ll the  Transportation Planner – Project Manager position. Visit www.scrcog.org for the full  position description, qualifi cations, and application requirements. Applications are to  be submitted by noon on Monday, September 11, 2023, or until the position is fi lled.  Questions may be emailed to jobs@scrcog.org. SCRCOG is an Affi rmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.

Bid Extended, Due Date: August 5, 2016

Anticipated Start: August 15, 2016

A pre-bid conference will be held at the Housing Authority Office 28 Smith Street Seymour, CT at 10:00 am, on Wednesday, July 20, 2016.

Bidding documents are available from the Seymour Housing Authority Office, 28 Smith Street, Seymour, CT 06483 (203) 888-4579.

LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BID: CONTINUUM OF CARE is requesting  licensed and insured Electrical contractors to provide bids for their property located  at 12 Michael Street, East Haven.  The project is for the design and installation of a  standby generator (24KW) for the property.  Scope to include a 200A automatic transfer  switch, mounting pad and include battery and programming for the site.  The awarded  vendor is responsible for furnishing permit application to the City of East Haven for  their work scope and related fees.  Price should include dumpster (if necessary) and  permit fees.   The property can support a natural gas fueled standby generator.  The  project is tax-exempt, and funded by owner.  A bidding site meeting will be held at 12  Michael Street, East Haven on 9/22/2023 at 11am. All bids are due by 9/29/2023 by  3pm.  All bids and questions should be submitted in writing to Monica O’Connor via  email moconnor@continuumct.org or delivered to 109 Legion Avenue, New Haven.  Minority/women’s business enterprises are encouraged to apply.

The Housing Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to reduce the scope of the project to reflect available funding, and to waive any informalities

The State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management, is seeking proposals to provide certain services related to performing a review of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) System.

Project documents available via ftp link below: http://ftp.cbtghosting.com/loginok.html?username=sayebrookevillage

Payroll

The intent of the request is to identify individuals or firms with the necessary expertise to provide higher education consulting services within a stated timeframe.

Fax or Email Questions & Bids to: Dawn Lang @ 203-881-8372 dawnlang@haynesconstruction.com

HCC encourages the participation of all Veteran, S/W/MBE & Section 3 Certified Businesses Haynes Construction Company, 32 Progress Ave, Seymour, CT 06483 AA/EEO EMPLOYER

The RFP is available online at: https:// portal.ct.gov/DAS/CTSource/BidBoard and https://portal.ct.gov/OPM/Root/ RFP/Request-For-Proposals. Deadline for response submission is 9/29/23 at 5:00 P.M. (EST).

Payroll Clerk- Performs responsible offi ce work in the processing of all general government payrolls and maintain all payroll records. The position requires a H.S. diploma  or G.E.D, plus 5 years of experience in responsible offi ce work involving typing, accounting, bookkeeping, data entry and payroll processing. $27.22 to $32.68 hourly plus  an excellent fringe benefi t package.  Apply: Department of Human Resources, Town  of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492.  Forms will be mailed  upon request from the Department of Human Resources or maybe downloaded from  the Department of Human Resources Web Page and emailed to wlfdhr@wallingfordct. gov.  The closing date will be the date that the 50th application form/resume is received,  or September 11, 2023, whichever occurs fi rst.   EOE

ed to be a dermatologist, but after taking a dramatic arts class in the 10th grade, she became interested in acting.

Ava DuVernay becomes first African-American woman to present a movie in competition at Venice Film Festival

the Origin movie as a studio project. She,  however, made it an independent project, affording her more freedom artistically.

The 51-year-old also said organizing such  a cast for the movie wouldn’t have been  possible if a studio was overseeing the

“There is an aspect of control (in the  studios) over who plays what and there is

tracts attention and sometimes that sits at odds with who might be the best person,” said DuVernay. “This cast … is populated

tors … together you see how they shine

Ava

Her acting career has earned her fame and fortune locally and internationally, rising to become one of the most sought after actresses from South Africa. At 27, she was named in the 2018 Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 List, and one of the 100 Most Influential Africans by New African Magazine. Born on July 8, 1991, at the Midlands Medical Center in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, to a Zulu mother and Xhosa and Sotho father, she never enjoyed the care of her parents who died when she was barely four years old. She was raised by her grandmother, a very strict school principal in school and at home. Her name reflected the multicultural tribes of her parents – Thuso is a Sotho name, Nokwanda is a Zulu name, and Mbedu is Xhosa.

Mbedu went to Pelham Primary School and Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High School and graduated from the University of Witwatersrand in South Africa in 2013, where she studied Physical Theatre and Performing Arts Management. Earlier in 2012, she took a summer course at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York City.

Thuso

How Hurricane Katrina led a 16-year-old to be a civil engineer to save her community from floods

Career

Her acting career began in 2014 when she played a minor role of ‘Nosisa’ in the popular South African Soap Opera ‘Isibaya’ from Mzansi Magic. In 2015, she played a guest role as ‘Kheti’ in the Second Season of the SABC 2 youth drama series ‘Snake Park.’

“It was a need that I really saw, just by  observing,” Williams said to The University of New Orleans. “As I started to learn  about them and understand them, I really  saw the benefi t that it could provide for  our city.” She was introduced to green  infrastructure while working as a project  manager for a roadway program.   Green infrastructure engineering involves incorporating elements that mimic natural processes. This can include replacing cement or asphalt roadways and sidewalks with features like rain gardens,  bioswales, or ditches that absorb and hold water, she told The University of New  Orleans. These measures help the city’s  drainage system keep up with excess water and prevent fl ooding.

Williams oversaw the Pontilly Neigh-

She got her first starring role in the teen drama television series ‘IS’THUNZI’ from Mzansi Magic where she played ‘Winnie.’ Her international debut was in ‘The Underground Railroad’ an American fantasy historical drama series based on the novel ‘The Underground Railroad’ written by Colson Whitehead.

In 2022, she starred in her first film ‘The Woman King’ an epic historical drama about Agosie, where an entire female warrior unit protected the West African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 17 – 19th century. She played ‘Nawi’, a zealous recruit in the military unit.

In 2017, Mbedu was nominated for the ‘DSTV Viewers Choice Awards’ and the ‘International Emmy Awards for the ‘Best Performance by an Actress’ for her role

borhood Stormwater Project, which serves as an exemplary model for green  infrastructure strategies. With a budget  of $15 million, the project aimed to mitigate fl ood risks while also enhancing the  beauty of the green spaces in the Gentilly  Woods and Pontchartrain Park neighborhoods.

Photo -IOL ‘Black Reel Awards’ (Outstanding Actress – TV Movie / Limited Series), the ‘Hollywood Critics Association TV Awards’ (Best Actress in a Limited Series, Anthropology Series or Television Movie), the ‘Gotham Awards’ (Outstanding Performance in New Series), the ‘Hollywood Critics Association TV Awards’ (TV Breakout Star), and the ‘Critics Choice Television Awards’ (Best Actress in a Miniseries or Television Movie), all for her role ‘Cora Randall’ in the 2021 TV series ‘The Underground Railroad.’

Williams’ dedication to assisting in  preventing disastrous fl ooding for the  citizens of New Orleans is continually  motivated by the recent changes in the environment and her experiences as a Hurricane Katrina victim.    The University of New Orleans alumna  said last year that she was pursuing a master’s degree in civil engineering from the  university.

She won the ‘TV Breakout Star’ award from the Hollywood Critics Association TV and won the ‘Outstanding Performance in New Series’ award from the Gotham Awards.

In 2022, Mbedu was nominated for the ‘Independent Spirit Awards (Best Female Performance in a New Scripted Series), for her role ‘Cora Randall’ in the 2021 television series ‘The Underground Railroad.’ She won the ‘Critics Choice Television Awards’ for ‘Best Actress in a Miniseries or

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In 2018, she won the ‘South African Film and Television Awards’ for ‘ Best Actress – TV Drama’ for her role ‘Winnie Bhengu’ in the 2016 -2017 television drama series ‘IS’THUNZI.’ She was also nominated for the ‘International Emmy Awards for ‘Best Performance by an Actress’ for her role

‘Winnie Bhengu’ in the television drama series ‘IS’THUNZI.’

In 2021, she was nominated for the ‘Television Critics Association Award’ (Individual Achievement in Drama), the

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da Lane happened in 2016. The role that Amanda Lane gave me was the difference ing that audition brief, I told myself that I would audition like it was my last audition. I gave it the last of everything that I had, that at the time I got the callback, I had nothing left. I secretly made the decision not to do the callback because I had nothing left to give. But fortunately, I received the callback. So I didn’t do the callback because the role was mine. I had given up. I was in a very dark place at the time, and the character, the role, the opportunity, was a much needed light. And I told myself that I will act as if it was the last character that I will play. And through a great script and an amazing director, I earned two International Emmy Awards for that role…”

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New Haven Public Schools

Early Childhood Programs

Programs for 3 and 4 Year Olds in New Haven

SCHOOL READINESS

NEW HAVEN

Free 6-hour early childhood programs for low-income New Haven families in the following New Haven Public Schools:

• Benjamin Jepson Multi-Age School

• Dr. Mayo Early Childhood School

• Fair Haven School

• John Martinez Sea & Sky STEM School

• Lincoln-Bassett School

•

Truman School

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Additional community locations also participate in the program.

• Contact:

Head Start Registration Office

Tel. 475-220-1462

HeadStartNewHaven.com 475-220-1462 / 475-220-1463

The Early Childhood REGISTRATION OFFICE is located at: Celentano Observatory

400 Canner Street New Haven, CT 06511 In person REGISTRATION is Available We

are Accepting Applications!

How to Apply

The Office of Early Childhood is accepting applications electronically. Parents of 3 and 4 year olds are encouraged to apply online.

English:

https://registration.powerschool.com/family/ gosnap.aspx?action=24982&culture=en

Spanish:

https://registration.powerschool.com/family/ gosnap.aspx?action=24982&culture=es

What you will submit with your Application

1) Proof of Age

Child’s Birth Certificate OR Legal Custody/Guardianship Papers

2) Proof of Address

NEW HAVEN

Sliding scale, fee-based 6-hour early childhood programs for New Haven families in the following New Haven Public Schools:

• Augusta Lewis Troup School

• Columbus Family Academy

• East Rock Community School

• Hill Central School

• Nathan Hale School

• Additional community locations also participate in the program.

• Free 4-hour programs available at East Rock Community and Nathan Hale Schools.

Contact:

• School Readiness Registration

Tel.: 475-220-1482

Current utility bill (Gas, Electric, Phone, Cable) in your name

3) Proof of Income

• 2 months of Current & Consecutive pay stubs OR W-2 or 1040 Tax Return

• Budget Statement from the CT Department of Social Services or Social Security Office or Child Enforcement Bureau

• Notarized Statement indicating Parent is unemployed

• Additional forms may be requested

4)Proof of a Physical (within one year-to-date)

• CT Department of Education Early Childhood Health Assessment Record

• Anemia and lead level test results

• TB assessment

• Immunizations records

• Seasonal flu vaccination

• Health insurance card

5)Proof of a Dental Exam (within 6-months-to-date)

Dental Exam record